Earth, Moon and Celestial Cycles- TEST REVIEW

What force is most responsible for Earth’s orbit around the sun?

• a. Magnetic Force
• b. Electric Force (Electricity)
• c. Gravitational Force (Gravity)
• d. Friction

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Which object below does NOT exert gravity?

• a. Sun
• b. Earth
• c. Moon
• d. All objects exert gravity

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How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation around its axis?

• a. 1 hour
• b. 24 hours
• c. 24 hours and 50 minutes
• d. 29 ½ days

Which of the following is responsible for the lunar cycle?

• a. The moon’s rotation
• b. The moon’s revolution around Earth
• c. Earth’s rotation
• d. Earth’s revolution around the sun

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Which of the following is MOST responsible for the tidal cycle?

• a. Earth’s gravity
• b. The moon’s gravity
• c. The moon’s rotation
• d. The Earth’s revolution around the sun

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What are shadows like during a sunrise?

• a. Shadows are long and point west
• b. Shadows are short and point west
• c. Shadows are long and point east
• d. Shadows are short and point directly south.

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How do stars appear to move at night?

• a. TheyT move southward
• b. They move towards Polaris (the North Star)
• c. They rotate around Polaris
• d. Stars do not appear to move at night

At which location is Polaris NOT visible?

• a. The North Pole
• b. The South Pole
• c. At a mid-latitude location in the Northern hemisphere
• d. At the equator

Where are seasonal constellation located in relation to Earth?

• a. They are located far above the Earth
• b. They are located far below the Earth
• c. They are located outward (deep in space) from the Earth
• d. They are located between the Earth and sun

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Which answer below lists the seasons in correct order?

• a. Spring → Fall → Summer → Winter
• b. Spring → Summer → Fall → Winter
• c. Spring → Winter → Fall → Summer
• d. Spring → Summer → Winter → Fall

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